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The ancient Greek sources mention the passage and residence of Alexander the Great in the land called 'Susia' in 330 BC.
Mashhad
Iran
Mashhad, historically also known as Mashad, Meshhed, or Meshed, is the second-most-populous city in Iran, located in the north-east of the country about 740 kilometres east of Tehran. In the Central District of Mashhad County, it serves as the capital of Razavi Khorasan province, the county, and the district.
From the “History” section
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Mashhad is located in the valley of the Kashafrud River near Turkmenistan, between the Binalood and Hezar Masjed Mountains.
Mashhad
Iran
Mashhad, historically also known as Mashad, Meshhed, or Meshed, is the second-most-populous city in Iran, located in the north-east of the country about 740 kilometres east of Tehran. In the Central District of Mashhad County, it serves as the capital of Razavi Khorasan province, the county, and the district.
From the “Geography” section
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The vast majority of Mashhadi people are ethnic Persians, with other groups including Kurdish and Turkmen people.
Mashhad
Iran
Mashhad, historically also known as Mashad, Meshhed, or Meshed, is the second-most-populous city in Iran, located in the north-east of the country about 740 kilometres east of Tehran. In the Central District of Mashhad County, it serves as the capital of Razavi Khorasan province, the county, and the district.
From the “Demography” section
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Mashhad is Iran's second largest automobile production hub.
Mashhad
Iran
Mashhad, historically also known as Mashad, Meshhed, or Meshed, is the second-most-populous city in Iran, located in the north-east of the country about 740 kilometres east of Tehran. In the Central District of Mashhad County, it serves as the capital of Razavi Khorasan province, the county, and the district.
From the “Economy” section
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The language mainly spoken in Mashhad is Persian with a variating Mashhadi accent.
Mashhad
Iran
Mashhad, historically also known as Mashad, Meshhed, or Meshed, is the second-most-populous city in Iran, located in the north-east of the country about 740 kilometres east of Tehran. In the Central District of Mashhad County, it serves as the capital of Razavi Khorasan province, the county, and the district.
From the “Language” section
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